On the way toward reshaping the more than half-century relationship between the War Memorial Center and the Milwaukee Art Museum, old history and simmering resentments are threatening to disrupt a planned $25 million overhaul of the iconic lakefront temple that's home to the museum and local veterans groups.

Revenue from a parking lot and who controls land on the north side of the center have become the final battleground in a dispute that has its roots in a 1997 amendment to the long-term lease the War Memorial Center has with the county on the building. A 2001 revision to the '97 pact was intended to put the dispute to rest. | Feb. 4, 2013»Read Full Article(34)

During its 2014-'15 season, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater will stage two world premiere productions — and bring back one of this town's most popular entertainers for an encore.

Next March, the Rep, 108 E. Wells St., will premiere "Five Presidents," a commissioned drama from Rick Cleveland set on the day of Richard M. Nixon's funeral, which brought Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton together. Cleveland has been a writer on such acclaimed TV series as "House of Cards," "The West Wing" and "Six Feet Under." | Feb. 24, 2014»Read Full Article(1)

Milwaukee's Firkin Beer Festival announced July 19 as the date for the annual brew festival. More than 100 craft beers will be available to sample from Milwaukee breweries and guest breweries from around the country from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park. | Feb. 24, 2014»Read Full Article